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Monday, April 5, 2010

Quilting in this zig zag pattern is cumbersome with the quilt having to swing to and fro whilst the sewing machine is in the needle down position and the quilt firmly sandwiched in there. As much as I look forward to the quilting, I am always a little surprised by how soon into the process I find myself wishing it was all finished.

The back of the quilt is pieced with fabrics that are also used in the front of the quilt. The solid backing fabric really allows the quilting lines to stand out and makes a feature of the zig zag pattern.

I have used a small red and white woven check fabric for the binding. When using a check for binding fabric always take extra care cutting your fabric strips, ensuring the you cut in line with the checks.

Thank you to everyone who has left such kind comments about my teaching prospects. Now that this quilt is finished I am starting to feel like I am ready, organized, and less anxious : )

38 comments:

Your finished quilt looks beautiful! Have you tried free-motion quilting, and still using your straight lines? A little time to master, but it would make your quilting a lot easier--less turning of the fabric.

Oh! This is so, so lovely! And kudos to you for sticking with the zigzag quilting. I tried that once. Once. I think I got about half-way into the first row and decided that I did NOT have the patience :) Thanks for sharing this with us!!

Hard work, but the quilt looks so much better now that it's quilted. It adds a wonderful dimension. Honestly, I didn't like it for some reason before (I almost liked it, but something was off for me). Now that you added that quilting, I can see making one someday. I love your use of solids!

Rita, I love how you echoed the flying geese with your quilting!!! Your stitching lines are so perfect! How do you do that?!? I have ordered your pattern and was hoping to finish a few projects before starting the flying geese. Not sure I can wait now that I see yours completed. I really like the modern fabrics you chose.